Mississippi River towns in Illinois
Population (2010) 590 Introduction Thomson is the Melon Capital of the World, according to the signs. They do grow a lot of melons around here. They also have a number of pleasant recreation areas nearby. Visitor Information Visitor information is available through the Village of
Population (2010) 3,481 Introduction The Mississippi River is not as wide here as in other nearby locations, hence this spot became known as The Narrows and gave Fulton and Clinton an advantage over other river communities. The first Dutch settler, Thomas Smith, arrived in Fulton in 1856, and, remarkably,
Population (2010) 891 Introduction Albany has a long history of attracting rootless folks to settle down for a while, including Native Americans who established summer villages and river pilots who stuck around in winter. The town was home for many people whose occupations were tied to the river well
Population (2010) 672 Introduction Cordova has few public places where you can enjoy the river. If you are inclined to spend a night, however, they have a bed-and-breakfast in one of the best darn locations along the Upper Miss. Visitor Information Your best bet is
Population (2010) 1,647 Introduction Port Byron is perhaps best known as the town that competes against Le Claire, Iowa in the annual TugFest, but it is also a popular place to grab a bite to eat or a drink at one of the establishments along Main Street.
Population (2010) 959 Introduction The Mississippi River makes a sharp turn to the west at Rapids City, a direction it follows for the next 40 miles. The town gets its name from the rapids that ran from here to Rock Island until the Army Corps of Engineers constructed the
